Now that this platform has been out for 7 years or so.. I am considering buying a low mileage 2018 F Type R in ultra blue!

How is the overall reliability of the F Type.. what have you all learned since 2014?

Would value the knowledge that many of you have developed after owning these for some years!

Please let me know!

 

Reading the dozens of threads and thousands of posts on the subject matter, one can conclude that the F-Type is just as reliable as (if not more reliable than) any other car in its class.

 

Having owned a Jaguar from the old Ford days, and 3 from the "new" era, I'd say that concerns of reliability are a thing of the past. Those concerns do seem rather pervasive, though mostly unfounded now. I think they are just as reliable as any modern car today. Keep in mind, the repairs that do get made, will likely cost more than the average car though. Everyone seems to remember reliability issues with Jaguars much like they tout how reliable Toyotas are. I have a very good friend who was a Toyota and Lexus technician for many years. He tells a much different story.

 

+1 I agree with unhinged, who is one of the most knowledgeable f type owners on this site.
Frank my16 f type s coupe storm grey with brogue interior ivory stitching performance seats
hudson valley ny

 

Thanks for the feedback...your probably all getting tired of that question but it's a legitimate concern for any new buyer as some model years in all brands can be lemons... and some solid..

Trying to do my research as much as i can before i take the plunge! It seems like cooling lines are the thing most talked about? Particularily those that live in harsher winter climes?

Thanks!

 

I think return of Jaguar quality is greatly exaggerated. Under warranty, which is now over, I had the following parts replaced: transmission, clutch 2x, flywheel 2x, differential, valved exhaust, side glass and weather seals. plus all the recalls (O2 sensors, EVAP canister hoses).

I had less problematic 40 year old cars.

 

hmmmm....and I have had none of the issues you cite, nor, I suspect, have the vast majority of owners. My experience with modern Jaguars (several) is that they are indeed very reliable. The majority of complaints relate to symptoms caused by insufficient battery voltage, caused in turn by infrequent and short-run use of the cars (all eliminated by fitting a good battery maintainer). Your issues (which I recognize are not related to the battery condition) are not typical. It should be noted in addition that several of the defects you cite are related specifically to the fact that yours is a manual transmission model.

 

Cooling lines were upgraded by the time the '18s were produced. Leaving the engine cover off reduces heat related brittleness, in any case.

The big thing with Fs of any year is to keep fully-charged batteries in them! Once you have a good battery, take the car on a drive for at least 45 continuous minutes, once a week.

Chores, we all gots CHORES we have to do...

 

I can’t comment on the reliability, but bear in mind they are complicated cars which will have an affect on the ease and cost of repairs.

Of the 7 weeks I owned mine, it spent 5 back at the garage to have what seemed to be a simple issue fixed. Neither the Dealer nor Jaguar Technical could come up with a solution. It was under warranty, but I’d have been worried if the cost of the investigative work was coming out of my own pocket.

I returned the car and got my money back.

 

Where are you located and what is your definition of 'low mileage'?

As with any high-end luxury vehicle, the main thing to look for is the service history to see if everything is up to date for time in service and mileage, plus if there is a pattern of repeated repairs. Look for a CPO vehicle, if possible.

 

Currently have 3 jaguars and 3 others in the not too distant past and all good, no breakdowns. Had a couple of service tweaks for the info system, that's it.
Great cars.
Lawrence

 

Mine is leaky leaky, I've had less issue in my Virage but I hope the issue on my v8 r can be covered under warranty...